YOUTH WORKER, CHILDREN'S SERVICES (NON-COMPETITIVE)

YOUTH WORKER, CHILDRENS SERVICES (NON-COMPETITIVE)

Salary

$24.00 Hourly

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

T8246G

Department

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Opening Date

05/28/2026

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Position/Program Information

WHEN TO APPLY:

The application filing period will begin on May 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

ONLINE FILING ONLY.

EXAM NUMBER:

T8246G

TYPE OF RECRUITEMENT:

We welcome applications from everyone!

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

DEFINITION:

Participates in a 12-month on-the-job training program or a training assignment in one of a variety of entry level jobs, including those in the clerical, crafts, and institutional support services, in various County departments.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Incumbents of the temporary positions allocable to this class, participate in on-the-job training programs or training assignments individually structured and monitored by the departments to which they are assigned. Successful completion of the programs or assignments prepare the incumbents to compete for entry level jobs in the area in which they have received training. Incumbents may receive formal or informal instructions in the basic principles, which identify the responsibilities, and govern the satisfactory performance of the duties of the job. Additionally, under the direct supervision of a working or first level supervisor, incumbents receive practical guided work experience which prepares them for entry level assignments, or to continue educational pursuits in the particular field. Assignments may be on all shifts in departments that have 24-hour responsibility.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs copying and printing of various documents such as flyers, banners, brochures, reports, training manuals and assembles printed copies into folders and binders.
• Sends proof of copying and printing work to requestors at different Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) offices for finalization and notifies them when request is completed, tracks and files each request for future reference, and packs completed work for the offices for mailing or pick up. Ensures packed boxes are delivered by the moving company to the new work site and placed in the correct staff workstations.
• Checks furniture, chairs, cabinets, drawers, key locks and keyboard trays to ensure they are functioning properly and gathers all desk/cabinet keys, sorts and provides them to the manager.
• Generates cubicle labels with numbers and directional signs within the work area and pathways to various work areas.
• Assists in the walkthrough of the building, including checking ceiling, tiles, lighting fixtures, carpets (pre and post installation), walls, wiring and assists in the raising and lowering of furniture in workstation and noting for specific deficiencies.
• Processes 1060s (Procurement/Property Management form) requests for changes and modifications and follows up on pending issues such as collateral calls to ISD and furniture vendors.
• Counts vacant workstations and offices at the various DCFS buildings and verifies items at all buildings with item control.
• Assists in completing a portion of the Monthly Management Report (MMR), Building Encumbrance and Vacancy Report and enters data into the Property Management Database.
• Assists in taking inventory of disaster preparedness items at DCFS offices annually.
• Assists with the coordination of acquiring Red Cross First Aid Facility Training and cross checks rosters to ensure they reflect correct information for trainee participants.
• Assists in drawing functional diagrams using Visio, password resets, gathering requirements (note takers) and updates tables in Excel.
• Conducts physical inventory of stock items, performs data entries related to stock items in Procurement Section, assists in shipping and receiving goods, verifies goods received for Procurement stockroom and records obsolete cellular devices and other returned items for disposition and recycling.
• Completes and maintains necessary forms to document salvaged items, assists in the disposition of furniture, office supplies and surplus items, helps pack boxes, prepares labels as required for storage, files stockroom documents, and relocates staff and their respective office supplies and equipment.
• Performs additional clerical duties including, but not limited to, creating files and spreadsheets, filling and retrieving files, scanning and uploading documents, communicates via electronic mail/telephone to staff, assists in preparing training materials, keeps the supply room in order and orders supplies, replenishes printer supplies, shreds confidential documents, types from plain or corrected copy, drafts or verbal instructions, such materials as reports, letters, rosters, schedules, etc.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Current or former foster youth with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), at least 16* years of age to under 21 years of age.

AND

Current enrollment or completion of the Independent Living Program* (ILP) with DCFS within 24 months of the date of application submission.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Current enrollment in an accredited High School or possession of a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate or passed the State Proficiency Exam

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• Candidates under the age of 18 must present a work permit at the time of appointment.

Applicants must meet the age requirement at the time of filing, and at the time of appointment. Some positions may require applicants to meet specific age limitations at the time of appointment.

• Applicants status with the Independent Living Program will be verified by the Youth Development Services Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.

In order to receive educational credit, applicants must attach a legible copy of an official diploma/certificate or copy of official transcripts (you may open the sealed envelope of the official transcripts and provide us a copy) or copy of an official letter from the accredited institutions office which shows your current enrollment status and start date with the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Requirements must be fully met and indicated on the application at the time of filing.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

2 - Light: This class includes administrative positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This opportunity is considered non-competitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies and use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who meet the requirements are placed on a list for a period of 6 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Children and Family Services.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

All notifications (e.g., Notice of Non-Acceptance, Notice of Results, etc.) will be emailed.

Results cannot be given over the telephone.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including after hours, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov

ocamps@dcfs.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Stephanie Ocampo

Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-5898

Department Contact Email: Dcfsexams@dcfs.lacounty.gov

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: dcfsexams@dcfs.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please click here

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For the foreseeable future, all notices including result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add ocamps@dcfs.lacounty.gov, DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. It is the applicants responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

02

The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility for the Youth Worker, Childrens Services position. Please be as specific as possible and include all information and upload any required document(s), as requested. Comments such as "see resume or see application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Are you a current or former foster youth with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you at least 16 years of age and under 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

05

Please enter your date of birth in the box below using the following date format. (example. xx/xx/xxxx)

06

Are you currently enrolled in the Independent Living Program (ILP) with DCFS?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you completed the Independent Living Program (ILP) with DCFS within the last 24 months?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited High School or possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate or passed the State Proficiency Exam?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to question #8, did you attach a legible copy of a High School Diploma or a copy of Official Transcripts or a copy of an Official Letter from the accredited educational institution which shows your current enrollment status and start date? If you did not attach the supporting documentation at the time of filing, you may submit to DCFSexams@dfcs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov